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Master of Computational Science and Engineering
- Cambridge, United States
- 1, 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Doctorate letting students specialise in a computation-related field.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Computational Science and Engineering. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Computational Science and Engineering Specialist
- Computational Science and Engineering Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- The standalone PhD requires nine graduate subjects
- A graduate seminar and a thesis
- The interdisciplinary track needs five CSE subjects
- Host-department requirements
- A qualifying exam and a thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent (three- or four-year degree for international applicants)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
- GRE
- Writing sample and personal statement depend on the programme
- TOEFL iBT 5 (Speaking 4.5) or IELTS 7 (Speaking 6.5) unless the undergraduate degree was taught in English.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 5 (new 1-6 scale
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline
- Which varies by programme. Apply online in the GSAS Applicant Portal opens in September
- Fall admission only and pay the 105 USD fee by credit card
- Waivers are available. Upload transcripts
- Three recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- Proof of English proficiency
- a writing sample or GRE where the programme asks. Visa documents are not needed at application
- Admitted international students receive visa information later.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,504 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $105 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (degree awarded by Harvard Griffin GSAS) |
| Department | Department of Computational Science and Engineering (Master of Engineering) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1, 2 years.
Tuition is $67,504 USD per year. The application fee is $105 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 5 (new 1-6 scale.